February 23, 2004 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY
February 23, 2004
6:45 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:45 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr. presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Mayor's Appointments
Planning Director
Merrick A. Cook, Jr. (re-appointment)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Purchasing Board
Carlos Santos
133 Tremont St.
Term to expire January 2007
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Board of Pensions & Retirement
Patrick Szlashta (filling vacancy)
119 Clay St.
Term to expire January 2007
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Personnel Board
James V. Gillan (replacing Antonio Parra)
130 Butler Avenue
Term to expire January 2007
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger and Councilman Patino. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Planning Board
Normand Gamache (re-appointment)
88 Liberty St.
Term to expire January 2006
Harry Lefrancois (re-appointment)
27 Sumner Ave.
Term to expire January 2007
Ernest J. Cabral (re-appointment)
82 Bagley St.
Term to expire January 2007
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Benson. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Oath of Office Administered by Mayor Moreau
Department Heads & Board Appointments
Mayor Moreau asked the City Solicitor Raymond Cooney to swear in the Department Heads and Board members. He then presented them with plaques and certificates.
4. Minutes
January 12, 2004
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Correspondences
1. Richard C. Sardella, Mayor Newport; re: 48th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
2. Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC – City Clerk; re: Health Department Certificates-Stanton Post, P-Jays Pub, ET Lefebvre Post.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
6. Executive Session
Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. Time 7:20 p.m.
Pursuant to 42-45-5(1) Personnel related issues-to discuss the position of Municipal Court Judge relative to interviews conducted with applicants.
Meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes of the executive session was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
7. Councilmanic Appointments
Probate Court Judge
Bruce Sawyer, Esq. (reappointment)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Council President Weber thanked Judge Sawyer for filling the duties of Municipal Court Judge.
Municipal Court Judge
Motion to approve the appointment of Daniel Carrillo, Esq. as Municipal Court Judge was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva.
8. Claims
1. Scott Badillo by his attorney Peter P. D’Amico for injuries sustained in accident on or about January 1, 2004.
2. Lionel R. Freitas by his attorney Christopher Rawson for injury on or about January 20, 2004.
3. Kristin M. Sullivan for damage to vehicle upon hitting potholes on Hunt Street on or about February 8, 2004 $483.54.
4. Jose Matafome for broken sewage line for a total claim of $619.00 plus interest.
Motion to refer to the Claims Committee collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
9. Licenses
Class C License (tabled 2/9/04)
Dexter Food Corp. Inc.
Jesus Diaz, President
d/b/a Bravo Supermarket
693 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Police Department Correspondences/Reports regarding following businesses:
Bladez Barber Shop
726 Dexter St.
Motion to summons to March meeting to show cause was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Jaime’s Tax Service
791 Dexter St.
Motion to request them to appear at the March meeting was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
China House Restaurant
555 Dexter St.
Motion to summons to March meeting to show cause was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Benson. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
10. Public Comments
Rick Aubin updated the Council on the Scouts and a basketball tournament to be held at Vets School.
He publicly thanked Ed Collins for arranging the use of the basketball court.
Jonathan Kelly commented on the fundraising event to be held for Mike Rabbitt and urged support of this event.
11. Resolutions
1. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Georgette Gazaille. (Introduced by Council President Weber)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson, Councilman Silva and Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
2. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Arthur F. Crowley. (Introduced by Council President Weber)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So voted.
12. Ordinances
Introduction
1. An Ordinance establishing a Fee for Police Protection Services. (Requested by Councilman Leger)
2. An Ordinance Amending the Noise Ordinance. (Requested by Chief Wilson)
13. Unfinished Business
none
14. New Business
Councilman Patino commented on the Planning Department and requested that at the March 8th meeting the Planning Director, Recreation Director and Tax Assessor be invited to attend.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 7:55 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk